In the general course of human nature, A power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will.

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

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Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform...

Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform...

It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people...

It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the people...

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary)...

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary)...

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be...

Constitutions should consist only of general provisions; the reason is that they must necessarily be...

The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or...

The sacred rights of mankind are not to be rummaged for among old parchments or...

A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law....

A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by judges, as a fundamental law....

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by...

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by...

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without...

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without...

Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.

Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.

Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives.

It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to...

It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to...

A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.

A well adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous.

Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives

Here, sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives

Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing.

Real firmness is good for anything; strut is good for nothing.

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to...

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and,...

The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God; and,...

Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you...

Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you...

When our vices quit us, we flatter ourselves with the belief that it is we...

When our vices quit us, we flatter ourselves with the belief that it is we...

In any culture, subculture, or family in which belief is valued above thought, and self-surrender...

In any culture, subculture, or family in which belief is valued above thought, and self-surrender...

Two prisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. The...

Two prisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. The...

When a person says only what others love to hear, he is largely liked; but...

When a person says only what others love to hear, he is largely liked; but...